PACCAR

Functional Safety Engineer

PACCAR  •  $81k - $121k/yr  •  Lewisville, TX (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

PACCAR Electronics has an immediate opening for a Functional Safety Engineer to join our team in Lewisville, TX.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

PACCAR Electronics

PACCAR Electronics is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations

On highways, construction sites, city streets, and logging roads – anywhere and everywhere our customers earn their living – PACCAR products are known for their high quality, industry-leading technology, and superior innovation. PACCAR Electronics plays a large role in these product identities. Whether it’s designing industry-leading power take off functionality to get a dump truck job done better or industry-leading digital display that helps a highway truck driver operate more efficiently, the Electronics team is critical to PACCAR’s success. Join us as we continue to grow to deliver on PACCAR’s connectivity, security, electric vehicle, and autonomous future!

Job Summary

The Functional Safety Engineer to support Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicle platforms. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining key Functional Safety work products in accordance with ISO 26262, including Item Definition (IDEF), Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), and Functional Safety Concept (FSC). The engineer will work closely with systems, software, validation, and supplier teams to identify Functional Safety impacts, support safety requirements development, and contribute to the successful execution of Functional Safety activities throughout the product development lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Functional Safety work products, including Item Definition (IDEF), Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), and Functional Safety Concept (FSC), in compliance with ISO 26262.
  • Perform impact analyses of functional specifications, architecture changes, and design updates to identify potential Functional Safety impacts.
  • Support development and maintenance of Technical Safety Concepts (TSC) and associated safety requirements.
  • Author and maintain Functional Safety procedures, work instructions, templates, and development guidelines.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, test and supplier teams to ensure Functional Safety requirements are properly defined, implemented and tested.
  • Utilize Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Generation (DNG) to create, review, and maintain Functional Safety work products and requirements.
  • Participate in Functional Safety reviews, assessments, and technical discussions.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 3+ years of engineering experiencein automotive, commercial vehicles, aerospace, or other safety-critical industries.
  • Experience developing or reviewing engineering requirements and specifications.
  • Basic understanding of ISO 26262 Functional Safety concepts and work products.
  • Experience using IBM Engineering Requirements Management (DNG/DOORS Next Generation) or similar requirements management tools.
  • Strong analytical, technical writing, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%, including international travel.

Preferred

  • Experience developing Item Definitions (IDEF), HARA, FSC, or related Functional Safety artifacts.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering principles and automotive product development processes (ASPICE)
  • Knowledge of commercial vehicles, braking, ADAS, autonomous driving, or vehicle control systems.
  • Functional Safety training or ISO 26262 certification coursework.

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

  • 401k with up to a 5% company match
  • Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
  • Comprehensive PTO – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and health account (HSA)
  • Paid short-and long-term disability programs
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future. The salary range for the Functional Safety Engineer is $80,800 - $120,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

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About PACCAR

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company builds premium commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia and for export throughout the world. Peterbilt Motors also designs, manufactures and distributes premium commercial vehicles in the US and Canada. DAF Trucks manufactures trucks in the Netherlands, Belgium, Brasil and the United Kingdom for sale throughout Western and Eastern Europe, and export to Asia, Africa, North and South America.

PACCAR Parts operates a network of parts distribution centers offering aftermarket support to Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF dealers and customers around the world. Aftermarket support includes customer call centers operating 24 hours a day throughout the year and technologically advanced systems to enhance inventory control and expedite order processing.

PACCAR Financial Services provides finance, lease and insurance services to dealers and customers in more than 100 countries including a portfolio of more than 175,000 trucks and trailers and total assets in excess of $12 billion. The group includes PACCAR Leasing, a major full-service truck leasing company in North America, with a fleet of over 39,000 vehicles.

Environmental responsibility is one of PACCAR’s core values. The company regularly develops new programs to help protect and preserve the environment and PACCAR has established ambitious goals to further reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency in its truck models.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, WA
Year Founded
Unknown
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